All That Glitters - Notes

Ancien, DianePhD Admin, HR, 43 at start of series. 185cm, red head. Home world: Nouvelle France. First seen in the Prologue.

Baker, WilliamDEngr, Chief of Maintenance for Liramor-23. First seen in chapter seven, but not named until chapter twenty-seven.

Balakrishnan, Damyanti, Cdr.F-447835-992 Commander - Aide-de-camp to Fiona Marsh (#4). First seen in chapter twenty-six.

Brent, HaileyMiner - Gets lost in space in a vacuum container during the second Battle of Liramor-23 in chapter seventeen.

Brest, WestonJD/MIPP, Senior Legal Officer on LMC-23, working directly for Fiona Marsh. First seen, but not named in the Prologue, named in chapter eighteen.

Cage, Matt, Capt.Captain (Navy) -- Commanding NS Orion. First seen in chapter twenty-two.

Caye-UrOne of the Kirlen that Raymond takes in Shar-Terg in combat from Kit-Zur Rai. A former member of the Merchants and Trades Services Class she suffers unimaginably under the hand of Kit-Zur. Raymond makes use of her talents as a merchant to work trade business with the Pod-Drran for Raymond and for the House of Ur. First seen in chapter thirty.

Clark, RaymondDEng, MH, MCC, MSB, MMB, MMM, G-787625-348 Captain (Navy) (ret'd) - Miner, billionaire, Combat Engineer and former member of the Black Lightning Combat Engineer Brigade, hero of the assault on Emporium, one of eight survivors from that assault, and retired Navy captain,. Home World unidentified, but home city is New Laytton. Except for elder sister Beth, and a few cousins, his family was killed in The War by the CP. Civilian Liaison Officer to LMC-23. Light brown hair, 190cm, 42 at start of series, fit, Terran Union Engineer Brigade, and Black Lightning Tattoo on left chest. First seen in the prologue.

Corden, CeliaAlias used by Carolyn Justine, IPPF Special Agent on Liramor-23. First seen in chapter nine.

Davis, Beverly, Capt.MPA, B-877332-188 Captain (Navy) - commanding The Pegasus. Fiona Marsh. 42 in 2483, 182cm, blond, blue eyed. Was initially Fiona's aide-de-camp, then her Civilian Liaison Officer. First seen in chapter eleven.

Dieter, Gerdt, Capt.Captain (Navy) - Commander of the NS Betelgeuse. First seen in chapter twenty-three.

Dostier, Liana, Capt.PhD (PA), J-111335-554 Captain (Navy) - Commander of NS Kindalla, 2 I/C to Cmdre. Fiona Marsh. Lover of Capt. Bouyé Whatt and Fiona. 184cm, athletic figure, light brown hair, green eyes. First seen in chapter five.

Fent, Richard David, SOpsSenior Operations Officer LMC-23. From Planet New England. Tall, blonde, blue eyes, 40yrs in 2483. First seen in the prologue (deceased Ch 17).

Florine, Giselle, Capt.Captain (Navy) -- Commanding NS Kennedy. First seen in chapter twenty-two.

Galt, Leanora, Dr. Psy.D, Doctor of Psychology at the hospital on Liramor-23. Helps Henadi Noor with her mental trauma after her kidnapping, scourging, and near execution. First seen in chapter twenty-six.

Gamine, SamanthaMiner - Gets lost in space in a vacuum container during the second Battle of Liramor-23. First seen in chapter seventeen.

Gent-UrOne of the Kirlen that Raymond takes in Shar-Terg in combat from Kit-Zur Rai. A former Zae, who worked as a sanitation expert, she is now working to complete a degree in sanitation work at the LMC-23 campus. First seen in chapter thirty.

GillayaFiona Marsh's personal bodyguard. Hired by Liramor Holdings when the contract on Marsh and Noor was increased to a point that desperate people might try stupid things. Originally from Hollander's World. Thirty-three when we first meet her, she is 184cm tall, fit, brunette, with the odd coppery skin and feathery hair prevalent of the people of Hollander's World. She was working as a bodyguard for a private company when she was hired away on the recommendation of Meteryea at Liramor Holdings Security. First seen in chapter twenty-two.

Guillemette, Gerrard Miner, Amateur inventor - Creates several very useful inventions while on Liramor-23. Liramor Holdings helps him in the courts against companies that he previously worked for who stole inventions he had made, claiming he had made the inventions on company time and with company equipment. First seen in chapter twenty-one.

Halle, SarahSpoiled daughter of rich merchant and owner of the PV Scarlet Woman, named for the colour of her hair. She brings the Scarlet Woman into the Piscium system in an illegal and dangerous manner while inebriated and looses the ship to a rock strike resulting in injuries to people on her ship and to miners in the cages. She is held legally responsible and receives ten years in prison for this action and becomes an abject lesson for others who would enter the system without authority. First seen in chapter fourteen.

Halten, Michelle, Ambs.D. Pol Sci, Ambassador - in charge of the new embassy on Liramor-23. Originally from Terra. Sixty three at the time of her appointment in 2485. First seen in chapter twenty-six.

Hart, LeonardD. Admin/Finances, CFO of LMC-23. At 175cm he is a shorter man though thin and is the first of his family to go into space. Brown hair and eyes, originating from Liramor Prime. Fifty years of age in 2482, he is just entering the middle of his working life. First seen in the prologue.Hend-UrPod-Drran Nurse, one of the Kirlen Raymond wins from the combat with Kit-Zur Rai. Mated to Kayl-Ur (Sin-Dae). This Pod-Drran was once a nurse employed in the house of Kit-Zur's rival Tin-Ur. He is now working on Liramor-23 in the hospital along with his mate, Kayl-Ur. They work principally to medically support the Pod-Drran members of the House of Ur but also to support visiting Pod-Drran. First seen in chapter thirty.

Hellebore, Helga, Capt.PhD PA J-173563-882 MMB, Captain -- Civilian Liaison Officer for the Piscium system and Liramor Holdings, ex Aide-de-camp to Fiona Marsh (#3). Originally from planet Uusi Suomi, 182cm, 40yrs in 2483, blond, fit. First seen in chapter fifteen.

Herlan, JunellieaWife of Fayad Piscium, saved by Fayad from a Great White Shark. Found to be a powerful latent empath who begins to develop empathic abilities after the encounter with the shark. Soft brown hair, deep blue - almost purple eyes, tall, willowy brunette. First seen in chapter fourteen.

Heyya, Dr.Medical doctor and head of the new trauma unit on LMC-23. Minor character, who was Sean Murphy's original private nurse until she attained her medical doctorates. She is from Hollander's World and is emphatic, a huge help in her medical career which becomes more evident now that she is a doctor and is actually diagnosing patients. Lover to Anaya, Ayesha Seito, and Sean Murphy. Becomes acting CMO of LMC-23 when Dr. Ronda becomes incapacitated. First seen in chapter two.

Hitron, Silvia, Dr.PhD (PA) - Head of the Piscium Scientific Investigation Team, doctor in epidemiology and has a doctorate in administration. She is responsible for the team's detailed analysis of the aliens and their technology. First seen in chapter three.

Gend-UrOne of the Kirlen Raymond wins from the combat with Kit-Zur Rai. This Pod-Drran was once a Zae, a sanitation worker, in the house of Kit-Zur's rival Tin-Ur. She is now working on Liramor-23 in Campus of Malton University in order to achieve an understanding and a degree in humans sanitation works. First seen in chapter thirty.

Kayl-Ur, Dr.Pod-Drran doctor, one of the Kirlen Raymond wins from the combat with Kit-Zur Rai. Mated to Hend-Ur (San-Don). This Pod-Drran was once a doctor employed in the house of Kit-Zur's rival Tin-Ur. She is now working on Liramor-23 in the hospital along with her mate, Hend-Ur. They work principally to medically support the Pod-Drran members of the House of Ur but also to support visiting Pod-Drran. First seen in chapter thirty.

Katanya, B.N.Bachelor of Nursing (B.N.) -- Nurse at the Liramor-23 hospital. Studying to be come a medical doctor. A member of Junelliea's first Congress. Originally from Hollander's World, she is an empath. First seen in chapter twenty-seven.

Kuaté, Xavier, Prof. PhD Arts - member of the staff of the Liramor-23 Campus of Malton University. She instructs in literary arts and business writing techniques. She also works as a placement counsellor for the campus. Mid-fifties, smallish black woman of African descent, recently divorced and moved to Liramor-23 to avoid a persistently annoying ex. First seen in chapter 28.

Latten, David, Dir.Director of Operations for Liramor-18, and former Assistant Director for LMC-23 -- Was away at Senior Executive School at start of series. Brown hair, 185cm, slim, home world: Liramor Prime. First identified in the prologue, moved to Liramor-18 in chapter twenty-seven.

Lapotnikov, Millenia, Ambs. Chargé d'affaires at the new embassy at Liramor-23 - responsible for non-diplomatic issues at Ministerial levels. 41 at the time of her appointment in 2485. First seen in chapter twenty-six.

Lent-UrOne of the Kirlen that Raymond takes in Shar-Terg in combat from Kit-Zur Rai. A former Ton and a favourite of Kit-Zur who used him for her pleasures. He originally wanted to reject Raymond's offer but was enticed by the fact that there was a single Tae (Mind-Ur) as the head of Raymond's Pod-Drran house. He now is working toward his doctorates in Engineering at the Campus of Malton University. He is working hard to attract the attention of Mind-Ur, he likes her. First seen in chapter thirty.

Leonard, Corine, Capt.Captain (Navy) - Commanding NFT Roger Dancer. First seen in chapter twenty-two.

Lester, BillyAlias used by William Clenet, reporter for Pan Galactic, while on LMC-23. First seen but not identified in chapter eighteen. First seen in chapter nineteen.

Litton, Hillary, Dr.PhD Lang. - Head of the Linguistic studies team for the Piscium Scientific Study Team. First seen in chapter twenty-seven.

Margo, Xavier, Dr.D. Surg - Chief Surgeon LMC-23. First seen in chapter one.

Markham, DavidOperations Supervisor, Ops 5. Medium height, handsome blond man, first of his family in space. Thirty years of age in 2483. First seen in the prologue.

Marsh, FionaPhD PA, S-118938-117, CCV, CMM, MMB - Director Liramor-23, Commodore Commanding Piscium System Defence, lover of Capt. Bouyé Whatt and Capt. Liana Dostier. Brunette, 182cm, 34 at start of series. Home world: Liramor Prime. First seen in the prologue.

Mind-Ur, Dr.D. Engr, the first member of the Pod-Drran to be granted asylum by and citizenship of the Terran Union. First seen as Mind-Hur Lin Tae in chapter twenty-six. Granted asylum and citizenship in chapter twenty-nine.

Moore, Abigale, Capt. Master of Maritime Transport Space MMT(S) -Captain (Civilian) -- commanding PV The Valour, Fiona Marsh's private yacht. First seen in chapter sixteen.

Murphy, SeanMiner who loses his legs in prologue, miner character who continuously pops up in the series as he goes through his rehabilitation. 210cm, heavily muscled, home planet: Éire Nua (New Ireland). Very large man who doesn't fit well even in the larger EVA suits. First seen in the prologue.

Noor, Henadi, Capt.PhD PA,M Engr, A-113552-876, PGMDS-TU, OMM, MMB, Captain (Navy). -- Commanding The Wanderer, Aide-de-camp to Fiona until her promotion to Captain, then Civilian Liaison Officer for Fiona until she received her command. 38 in 2483, 178cm, fit, black hair and deep brown eyes. Bubbly personality tempered by Senior Command School. From a religious right household, she received permission to complete a degree in early child development then changed her degree to Engineering and joined the TUSN so that she wouldn't have to go back to Anuura. As a form of contrition, she rebuilt and beautified the Temple of Andanii at the Johal compound into the beautiful little temple it now is. First seen in chapter eight.

Piscium, FayadOOPM-L, MB - SOps O at Liramor-23, formerly of the House of Ouihya, having formed the new house of Piscium with his two brides. Initially a runner on LMC-23 has now moved up to temp position of SOps O during the rebuild of the platform. Offers his assistance to Senator Andjuran but is suspicious of the senator's intent when he learns what is requested of him. Rescues his two wives, one from slavery and one from a large shark. Has been in all three Battles for Liramor-23 but active in only two of them. Was dragooned by Navy Intelligence and the IPPF to contact Wassim Andjuran and become his 'man' on Liramor-23. Is also dragooned by Navy Intelligence for the Anti-Piracy campaign against the Alliance of Free Planets. Is involved in the rescue of Captain Henadi Noor. First seen in chapter eight.

Phargas, PhilamanSlaver from New Carthage, one of six planets till involved in slavery. Recovered from the Pollard after its destruction, he suddenly decides to turn on his former company when it becomes apparent that his chances of survival could increase dramatically if he turns states evidence. First seen in chapter 21.

Ren-UrOne of the Kirlen that Raymond takes in Shar-Terg in combat from Kit-Zur Rai. A former Tae she suffer unimaginably under the hand of Kit-Zur. She is working hard at the LMC-23 Campus of Malton University to achieve her doctorates as part of the condition of her being adopted into the House of Ur. First seen in chapter thirty.

Ronda, Mark, Dr.D. Med,D. Hosp Admin - CMO of LMC-23. Fifty years in 2483, tall, slim, dark hair prematurely turning grey.Spent twenty years in the Navy and is a veteran of the Unification War. Originally from the Sol System. First seen in the prologue.

Samson, LieaDPhila (h.c.) - Miner, billionaire philanthropist, part owner of The Wanderer, partner and occasional lover to Raymond Clark. Strawberry blond, green eyes, 182cm. long, lean body, plump lips, and a smallish nose. First seen in the prologue.

Seldon, John, Cdr.A-138988-351 Commander - Commanding NS Churchill, Whippet Class Escort Ship, part of Fiona's fleet and dedicated to the Piscium's system security. First seen in chapter fifteen.

Shelling, HeatherMiner and Team Leader, is injured by pirates in Ch. 17 and tells Heyya to go with the pirates so that the doctor will not be shot. Heyya saves her life. First seen in chapter seventeen.

Silliya, B.N.Bachelor of Nursing (B.N.) -- Nurse at the Liramor-23 hospital. Studying to be come a medical doctor. A member of Junelliea's first Congress. Originally from Hollander's World, she is an empath. First seen in chapter twenty-seven.

Smeldt, Zilina, Prof.D. Comms. Head of the LMC-23 Campus of Malton University. Home World: Terra. First seen in chapter sixteen.

Smythe, AngelicaCommunications Officer Central Ops - First seen and deceased in chapter seventeen.

Stanet, Linsey, Dr.D. Engr. Comp. -- Computer specialist who deals with computer imagery. Part of the Piscium Scientific Investigation Team. First seen in chapter twenty-seven.

Ste-Armand, LoaneAlias of Katryana Harlona reporter for Pan Galactic News Services and a plant on LMC-23 placed there by Pan Galactic to start rumours against Marsh in order to discredit the Director. First seen in chapter eighteen.

Stewart, CynthiaM Comms - Independent News Reporter currently working with Interplanetary News Services and providing news stories on LMC-23. Blond, blue eyed, early thirties. First seen in chapter eleven.

Teal, Franz, Cdr.Commander - Intelligence Officer specializing in Interrogations. Works from LMC-23 as the head of a special intelligence investigations team on slavery. First seen in chapter 21.

Whatt, Bouyé AlexanderF-171649-554 Captain (Navy) - Commander of the NS Wimple. support ship to the Piscium Scientific Investigation Team, ex slave who hates pirates and slavers. Minor character who interacts significantly with major characters. The storyline revolves around the exploits and discoveries of the science team. Lover to Fiona and Dostier. Home World: Uusi Suomi. First seen in chapter two.

- NS BETELGEUSE F103777 - Fairling class Frigate (Refit) - Capt.(N) Gerdt Dieter commanding. Fifth ship in Fiona Marsh's command. Ship is first seen in chapter fifteen.

320m (L), 150m (W). Weapons: 4 x quad gun Mk-12 pulse cannon (upgraded) 2 x on the Dorsal Gun Deck and 2 x on the Ventral Gun Deck, 2 x twin gun 50mm rail gun turrets on lateral lines port and starboard with 96,000 rounds available. 2 x 360cm torpedo/missile tubes, 6 x 280cm torpedo/missile tubes, 8 x 150cm tubes. 6 x 1540cm tubes aft. Compliment: 290 all ranks + Company of 100 Marines.

Dieter, Gerdt, Capt.Captain (Navy) - Commander of the NS Betelgeuse. First seen in chapter twenty-three.

Stemper, Fred, LtCdr.LtCdr - Third in command, only senior bridge officer after torpedo impact in the Second Battle of Liramor-23. First seen in chapter seventeen.

Tuffet, Lorain Capt.Captain (Navy) - Original commander of the NS Betelgeuse. Frist seen chapter fifteen (Deceased Ch 17).

- NS CLARIDGE F10368 - Fairling Class Frigate (Refit) - Capt.(N) Richard Dent commanding. Fourth ship in Fiona Marsh's command. First seen in chapter seven.

Range: refit vessel is capable of 45ly jumps.

Speed: Max speed is .90 C, cruise speed is .85 C.

Length: 320m, Width: 150m.

Weapons: 4 x quad gun Mk-12 pulse cannon (upgraded) 2 x on the Dorsal Gun Deck and 2 x on the Ventral Gun Deck, 4 x twin 50mm CIW rail gun turrets 2 x port and starboard on the lateral lines with 96,000 rds available. 2 x 360cm torpedo/missile tubes, 6 x 280cm tubes, 8 x 150cm tubes. Compliment: 286 all ranks + Company of 100 Marines.

Dent, Richard Capt.Captain (Navy) - Commander of NS Claridge. First seen in chapter seven.

- NS CHURCHILL E83298 - Whippet Class Escort Ship - Cdr. John Seldon commanding. Sixth ship in Fiona Marsh's command. First seen in chapter fifteen.

Range: refit vessel is capable of 45ly jumps.

Speed: Max speed is .95C, cruise speed is .90 C.

Length: 100m, Width: 45m.

Weapons: 1 x triple gun Mk-30 pulse cannon (upgrade) on the Dorsal Gun Deck, 2 x twin 50mm CIW rail gun turrets, 1 x port and starboard on the lateral lines at the bow with 96,000 rds available. 6 x 150cm torpedo/missile tubes in bow with 24 torpedoes, 12 missiles, and six configurable FTL probes, 2 x 150cm torpedo/missile tubes aft with 8 torpedoes, 4 missiles, and four configurable FTL probes.

Crew:

Seldon, John, Cdr.H-233432-667, Commander - commanding NS Churchill, Whippet Class Escort Ship, part of Fiona's fleet and dedicated to the Piscium's system security. First seen in chapter fifteen.

- NS Kennedy F11665Fairling Class Frigate - Capt.(N) Giselle Florine commanding. Ninth ship in Fiona Marsh's command, dedicated to Piscium system security. Reclaimed pirate ship. First seen in Chapter twenty-two.